Surat thani: A sprinter from Surat Thani won the gold medal in the 100-meter race for the fourth time at the "Ta Pi Games". At the 8th National Senior Games, "Tapi Games 69," in athletics at the Surat Thani Provincial Stadium, in the women's 100-meter final for the 35-39 age group, Mali Rachasuwan, a sprinter from the host province of Surat Thani and a former provincial runner, sprinted to the finish line first with a time of 13.42 seconds, winning the gold medal for the fourth consecutive time. The silver medal went to Danita Momkratok from Bangkok with a time of 13.56 seconds, and the bronze medal to Sirinapa Waree from Chanthaburi with a time of 14.10 seconds. According to Thai News Agency, after winning the gold medal, 39-year-old Mali said she was delighted to win her fourth gold medal from four competitions, as she had barely practiced this year. She suffers from a thyroid condition, gets tired easily, and has to take medication constantly, but running keeps her body strong. She encouraged everyone to exercise for better health. In the women's 100-meter race, age group 70-74, Mrs. Somsongsa Boonnak from Nong Bua Lamphu crossed the finish line first with a time of 16.37 seconds, winning the gold medal. The silver medal went to Sangwan Chanthasarn from Khon Kaen with a time of 17.89 seconds, and the bronze medal to Thongsuk Phimsarn, also from Khon Kaen, with a time of 18.29 seconds. In the women's 70-74 age group 200m freestyle final at Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, Ms. Pataporn Kongtermsin from Samut Sakhon lived up to her reputation as the defending champion, touching the wall first with a time of 1 minute 57.32 seconds, successfully retaining her title. The silver medal went to Phopchalaporn Kanjanapang from Bangkok with a time of 2 minutes 06.85 seconds, and the bronze medal to Chuentha Wichawut from Prachinburi with a time of 2 minutes 11.98 seconds. The first day of the Lilas competition featured an opening ceremony at the Lamyong Auditorium, Surat Thani School, presided over by Mr. Bandal Sathirachaval, Deputy Governor of Surat Thani Province, and Mr. Surasak Kerchantuk, Deputy Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand for Sports Promotion. In the Talung Tango Masters category (ages 35-54), the final round saw Thilada Kongphat and Naphanai Engchuan, a dance pair from Krabi Province competing in the Senior Games for the first time, impress the judges with their graceful moves and win the gold medal. The silver medal went to Nakhon Ratchasima and the bronze to Rayong. Today's program includes competitions for 114 gold medals: athletics (55 gold medals), gateball (1 gold medal), tennis (4 gold medals), shooting (3 gold medals), and swimming (51 gold medals). The latest medal tally shows Bangkok leading with 26 gold, 27 silver, and 27 bronze medals. Following closely are Surat Thani (the host city) with 25 gold medals, Chiang Mai in third with 11 gold medals, Satun in fourth with 8 gold medals, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya in fifth with 7 gold medals.